Lenox Nolan Heads Postmaster Organization
Lenox Joseph H. Nolan was elected president of the state chapter of the National Association of Postmasters at a recent Eastover meeting. He succeeds Mrs. Am bert a Terry of Brookfield. Paul P. Skorput was elected vice president of Region 4 and is postmaster of West Stockbridge. the group plans to return to Eastover in 1971 with next year’s meeting set for Provincetown.
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Lenox
Joseph H. Nolan
National Association of Postmasters
Eastover
Nolan
Amberta Terry
Brookfield
Paul P. Skorput
Berkshire
Hampden
Hampshire
Franklin
Skorput
West Stockbridge
Provincetown
Holmes Wins Scholarship At Cranwell School
LENOX F. Christopher Holmes son of Mr and Mrs Frederick C Holmes has been awarded a four year William I Coakley scholarship at Cranwell School He attended Berkshire Country Day School Lenox Junior High School where he served on the student council and Youth Study Committee He will stay on the youth board representing private schools He was varsity baseball manager at Lenox Memorial High School and jayvee basketball manager This summer he plans nine weeks touring Mexico with his family
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LENOX
F. Christopher Holmes
Frederick C. Holmes
William I. Coakley
Cranwell School
Holmes
Berkshire Country Day School
Lenox Junior High School
Lenox Junior
Lenox Memorial High School
Springfield College
Mexico
Lifesaving Classes Start Next Monday
The Red Cross sponsors senior lifesaving and junior Lifesaving courses at Lenox beach on Laurel Lake. Registration is Monday evening. Thomas Roy and Kevin Sullivan, beach lifeguards, will instruct two groups on different days. Evening sessions run 6 to ? with at least 13 hours over four or five weeks. no charge.
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LENOX
Red Cross
Laurel Lake
Thomas Roy
Kevin Sullivan
Roy
Sullivan
Sewer Work Seen On Schedule In Thompson Plant
James J. Wing of The Thompson Construction Corp said the 3.5 million sewage disposal plant project is on schedule and going well. The 50 to 55 man crew is 47 days in, pouring concrete in the aeration basin and main control deep wells as the work emerges from the ground. Despite a regional labor shortage, progress remains steady with a two year completion target. Litle League schedule notes Kiwanis versus Lenox National Bank on Wednesday. no Friday game. games start at 6.
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ADAMS
James J. Wing
Thompson Construction Corp
Albany
N.Y
Wing
Kiwanis
Lenox National Bank
Adams Motorcycle Boy on Bike Barely Escapes Collision
Adams resident Gerard Rochelo six narrowly escaped injury when his bicycle rode into a parked Adams motorcycle. Robert J. McBride nineteen avoided striking the boy, but Rochelo believes he was hit. Police say McBride was eastbound on Cook Street as the youth darted from Albert Street. The rider pulled left, tipped the bike, slid five feet, and the boy fell. Witnesses corroborate the sequence of events.
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Albert Street
McBride
Youth Fined for Glue-Sniffing in North Berkshire Court
Ronald Tetreault 17 of 2 Valley Street was fined 100 dollars in North Berkshire District Court after glue-sniffing. Judge John A. Barry noted concern over the defendant being accompanied by younger people and exerting a bad influence. He was placed on five weeks probation and ordered to pay the 100 dollar fine in five 20 dollar installments after an arrest May 27 near the railway tracks by Berkshire Mills area.
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ADAMS
Ronald Tetreault
Valley St
North Berkshire
John A. Barry
Tetreault
Percival Sherman
Berkshire Mills
Lanesboro Muster Team Wins Points in Local Contests
Lanesboro volunteers open with strong showing as Woodchucks win midnight alarm and portable pumping and place in rotary. Ringe New Hampshire wins farthest distance trophy, Adams Alert Hose gains best appearance. Lanesboro Williamsburg and South Deerfield tied atop New England Muster Association with 13 points each ahead of Sunday parade in Williamsburg.
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Lanesboro
Woodchucks
Ringe
N.H
Alert Hose Company
Adams
Recreation Committee To Be Reorganized
LANESBORO selectmen will hold a reorganizational meeting of the Recreation Committee on Wednesday at 8 p m at the Town Hall. Letters have been sent inviting civic groups to send a representative and alternate. The present director is no longer a resident and cannot hold town office. Fireman's Auxiliary plans an auction with donations collected by Mrs Gary Albert. Lt and Mrs Ilka P Shulhan of Marietta Ga visiting for 10 days with Mrs Shulhan's parents. S Sgt Donald Jacobs home four weeks. will return to Ft Lewis Wash for Vietnam tour. Paper Route Available Summer St Longview Westview Old Cheshire Rd Call 77311. Ady. 12
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Lanesboro
Fireman’s Auxiliary
Gary Albert
Ilka P. Shulhan
Marietta
Summer St
Longview
Westview
Old Cheshire Rd
Army Private Allan G. Goddard Injured in Vietnam
North Adams Pfc Allan G Goddard was wounded by mortar fire in Vietnam and lost his left leg below the knee. He also suffered a broken right leg and fragmentation wounds to both legs and the left arm. He is listed in good condition aboard the Sanctuary. In Williamstown a zoning board denied Greylock ABC Inc permission to house 10 students and staff at Fort Hoosac Place near Williams College, citing neighborhood objections and land value concerns. Adulters had objected at a public hearing.
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North Adans
Pic
Allan G. Goddard
North Adams
Vietnam
Elnora Goddard
Department of Defense
Goddard
U.S. Navy
Sanctuary
Williamstown
Zoning Board of Appeals
Greylock Abc, Inc
Fort Hoosac Place
ABC
Williams College
Fish Kill Reported Along Monroe Bridge Section
Hundreds of fish were found dead in the Monroe Bridge area of the Deerfield River on Saturday. Game Warden William J. Kulish said the kill extended from the Deerfield Grassine plant to about two miles downstream. Lab tests are underway to determine the cause, with most victims being suckers and some trout 12 to 20 inches.
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Monroe Bridge
Deerfield River
William J. Kulish
Adams
Deerfield
Kulish
Springfield Veterans Services Head Installed as President
Massachusetts Veterans Service Agents Association installed Matthew O. Kulungian Jr. of Springfield as president at its annual conference in Provincetown attended by over 250 people.
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Springfield
Matthew O. Kulungian Jr
Veterans Services
Massachusetts Veterans Service Agents Association
Provincetown
Sprague Office Workers Vote to Affiliate with AFTE
North Adams union members voting 131 to 13 last night chose to affiliate with the American Federation of Technical Engineers AFTE. The action follows layoffs and seeks stronger bargaining power as the 850 white collar workers await their three year Sprague contract end date.
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North Adams
Sprague Electric Co
American Federation of Technical Engineers
APTE
Ronald H. Durant
Sprague
American Legion
AFTE
Durant
International Union of Electrical Workers
National Labor Relations Board
IUE
General Electric
Pittsfield
Ladies' Aid Bazaar Plans Set for July Twenty Sixth
Middlefield notes final plans for a July 26 Ladies' Aid bazaar at the president Mrs John E Rice home with a 1 30 pm vehicle parade and 2 pm event. Chairs cover food candy handiwork parcel post curiosity shop and more. Roy Haappala of New York will speak at the silver tea July 19. Treasurer reports a 106 75 profit from a smorgasbord and totals in the treasury. Additional items include a chicken barbecue in Hinsdale and a 1869 fair prep.
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Middlefield
John E. Rice
Emil Andersen
W. Russell Ferris
Cornelius D. Vreeland Jr
George E. Platzer
Richard A. Waite
Charles EB. Cook
George W. Olds
David J. Julius
Henry
Cummings
Fish Pond
Milton Perez
Nina Perez
Howard F. Pease Jr
Vreeland IM
Robert Will
Penny Joss
John Doane
David Vreeland
Roy Haappala
New York
Nwo
Hinsdale church summer school and barbecue schedule
Hinsdale First Congregational Church announces Sunday services at 10 a.m. through Aug 31. The vacation church school serves 60 pupils with nine adult leaders. An open house is set for Friday at 7 30 p.m. The annual chicken barbecue and food sale is Saturday from 5 to 7 30 p.m. Tickets available from members or at the grounds. Volunteers asked to deliver baked goods by 4 p.m. Saturday.
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Middlefield
Hinsdale
First Congregational Church
Wahconah Regional approves use of Community House for special class
Wahconah Regional District wins CRA board approval to use the Community House for a 40-student special education class after minor renovations. Gilbert F. Rudd endorsed safety and lighting upgrades including blocking a fireplace and replacing French doors. District to pay a nominal room fee and be billed for renovations. administrators plan to move into Union Block offices by month’s end.
Egremont Selectmen award town insurance bid to Andrews Agency
Egremont chooses H. B. Andrews Insurance Agency of Great Barrington for a three year package at 614 dollars annually. School district covers 334 dollars. town share 280. Brooks Agency offers 595 with 100 deductible. Andrews 50 deductible. Wheeler Taylor bids 666 with full liability. Package includes Town Hall garage siren chapel building town-wide liability excluding vehicles.
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Egremont
Selectmen
H. 8. Andrews Insurance Agency
Great Barrington
C. J
South Egremont
Bartini
Kramer
Brooks Agency
Andrews
Wheeler & Taylor
Selectman
John T. Ryan
Laramie
Town Hall
French Park
Ami
Peru Church to Hold Sunday Services In Rev Wood's Absence
Peru lay preacher will conduct services at 9 15 a m Sunday in the United Church of Christ Congregational as Rev Jerome Wood is on vacation A Swiss steak supper will be held Saturday July 19 from 5 to 7 at the school cafeteria for the benefit of the church Airman J C Laurin Steele son of Mr and Mrs Robert R Steele of Peru Hill has arrived in Thailand Mr and Mrs Robert W Torrey of East Windsor Road spent the weekend at Woodford State Park in Vermont
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William A. Cook
Teddy
Glen Head
L.J
George W. Olds
Olds General
Jeanine
Michele
Susan van Parys
Woodbridge
Corry Louise Cook
Charles Ez, Cook
United Church of Christ, Congregational
Jerome Wood
J.C. Laurin Steele
Robert R. Steele
Peru Hill
Thailand
Robert W. Torrey
East Windsor Road
Woodford State Park
Vermont
Wayne Scace
Knox Road
Pittsfield
Christine Lacy
Brombach Street
Spaghetti Supper Held By Dalton Hinsdale Bantam Team
The Chris Apartments team from Dalton Hinsdale Bantam League hosted a spaghetti supper at Willows Restaurant with 25 boys in attendance. Coach Edward Richards and Eugene A Brunet organized the event. Guest Greg iIndjian of Pittsfield aided players in batting and fielding practice. Mr and Mrs Vincent Doyle of Waterbury and Mr and Mrs Kennedy of White Plains were listed as visiting relatives.
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Hinsdale
Chris Apartments
Willows
Edward Richards
Eugene A. Brunet
Greg iIndjian
Pittsfield
Vincent I. Doyle
Waterbury
Dalton Fire at town dump prompts police investigation
Dalton selectman Thomas J. Callahan said a late evening fire at the town dump required two trucks hauling fill into the early morning. He ordered the police chief to investigate and monitor the dump nightly to prevent waste of town equipment.
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Dalton
Callahan
Fontaine Seeks Permit for Retail Outlet
John L. Fontaine of Pittsfield asked the Dalton Selectmen for a permit to run a used furniture and antique business in the former D'Agostino Garage on Main Street. He had been denied a license for public auctions at the site last week and awaits a board decision after meeting safety requirement clarifications with Building Inspector Gilbert F. Rudd.
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Dalton
John L. Fontaine
Pittsfield
D'Agostino
Main Street
Fontaine
Gilbert F. Rudd
John W. Bartles
Thomas J. Callahan
Hiking Club Seeks Adult Leaders
Additional adult leaders are needed to accompany the Vallant Hiking Club on hikes and overnight camping trips. The club, part of the Dalton Council of Camp Fire Girls, was organized years ago with Mrs. William Wood as adviser. Adults may contact Mrs. Wood, South Street, Dalton, for details.
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Dalton
Vallant Hiking Club
Dalton Council of
Camp Fire Girls
William Wood
Bucksteep Manor
Washington
Pittsfield
Legion Cites Dalton Post 155 for Service Honor
Berkshire County awards honor for Dalton Benjamin F. Sullivan Post 185 as first in community service for second year. John J. Rowan to receive plaque at state convention in Springfield July 10 11 12. Post adds five new members Raymond Wells John Broderick John Burns Reno Catotte Wayne Galletley. Membership hits 569 boosted by Vietnam vets. Aug 5 meeting nominates 1970 officers. Aug 24 election. Golden Agers meet Thursday at 2 with slides at 2 30. Pool renovations delay swimming lessons at Community House. Dalton Cleaners closed July 14 20 Adv.
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Dalton
Hagle
Benjamin F. Sullivan
American Legion
Berkshire County
Boston
John J. Rowan
Springfield
Raymond Wells
John P. Broderick
John Burns
Reno Catelotte
Wayne Galletley
Post
Cummington Grange invites public to summer events at Cummingfield
Cummingtons Cummingfield activity center draws visitors from across Massachusetts and nearby states for July 4th weekend events led by Mrs Gail Morse and Mrs Constance West with a parade. Restoration continues on 440 acres with seven miles of trails. dam repair and pond level raise accompany a schedule of community events from July 26 to Sept 7 including dinners, auctions, and dances.
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Cummington
Cummingfield
Meadowbrook Lodge
Nash Road
Cummington-Plainfield
Hillside Pomona Grange
Grange
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Tenox National Bank
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Sprague Electric Advertising and Sales Promotion Department
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Sprague Office Workers
Helen Cook
Ladies’ Aid
Katherine Kirchner
Margaret Mosegard
Wahconah Regional
Egremont Town Insurance
Peru
Dorothy Chapman
Porter
Marshall
Marty” Porter Jr
Centennial Ave
Chamberlain Field
Marty
Steve
Dalton Pharmacy
Patrick P. McKernan
Pittsfield Red Sox
Robert F. Stevens
Bernard EB. Levesque
Rudd
State Legion
Dalton Post
Patrick C. Finleon
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